Gwen Fowler 864-638-3599 SCMountains & Lakes

Halloween in Walhalla SC was just a simple holiday till Henry Brown moved to town. He bought the house across from the Westview Cemetery. Halloween was his favorite holiday and he knew owning a house by a cemetery would make the holiday more fun.

In 2006 he started making plans on how to make Halloween his holiday in Walhalla. He invited his porch society friends to come over and help out.

• Sam and Kay lived in a remote part of the county, he knew they would not have many ghost and goblins coming to visit.
• Julie and Rick had a steep driveway that no one wanted to drive on a good day, must less try to get up and down in the dark of Halloween night.
• Verla and Bill lived in a gated community with no kids so they were invited.
• And last but not least Alan Jackson was invited to finish off the list.

Halloween was on a Tuesday night, the weather was cool but mild. The kids started coming by about 5 pm and by 8 the party was over. 38 little ghost and goblins came out that night. The cutest one was Cooper from around the corner. He came as a farmer with his overalls and John Deer Cap. He had a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat. We also had ninja turtles and many princesses.

Fun was had by all and many of the kids vowed to come again next year....the planning had started. Halloween in Walhalla SC was going to be the best in the world!!!

Halloween in Walhalla SC might have been just another holiday, till Henry Brown
moved to town. Halloween is Henry's favorite holiday. He choose to live in the
house across the street from the cemetery. You know the one with the big oak
tree and a deep patch of woods along one side.

This is the city cemetery (Westview) and since it is in Walhalla the residents date
back to the 1850's. They were the city founding fathers...teachers and ministers
and doctors and nurses...the grave stones give some history if you just look.

Lest's not stray from the story we must get back to Henry, when he moved in to the house across from the cemetery all he could think of was how wonderful Halloween was going to be. 2006 was the first year for Halloween on Pine Street with Henry Brown. He made plans, re-arranged plans, bought supplies, made more plans and this is how it goes:

1) he would have the biggest candy stash in the whole town. Walmart and their trunk or treat would be put to shame. The chamber could not hold a candle ...if he could just keep from eating it all.

2) he would have friends over to share in the best holiday of the year. He would cook something for them to enjoy while the candy was being handed out. He could just see himself shopping and chopping and getting ready for the fun

3) he would make sure that all the kids would know about the corner and would come back every year..

The plan in 2006 was simple...stay tuned we have updates for the evolution till 2011. Halloween in Walhalla SC is the best.

10 Reasons to buy 280 Colony Lane, West Union:

A unique county property

1. 4 bedrooms: split bedroom plan, private master bedroom and 3 bedrooms on the opposite side of the house. Room to grow

2. 3 acres with a creek, hardwoods and space for privacy. County Road access. Country setting, no close neighbors.

3. 2 bathrooms, the master shower was custom built for two. Ceramic tile and a unique design.

4. Less than 5 miles to Keowee Elementary, Walhalla Middle and Walhalla High School.

5. Eat in kitchen, with room for a computer and piano. The formal dining room that will seat 6.

6. Decks and a pool. Entertain at home or enjoy a cool dip in the pool after a long day at work

7. 10 minutes to the Oconee Nuclear Station, less than 15 miles to Walmart and the medical center.

8. Sunroom is off the bigger bedroom with access to the dining room and the deck. Great as a mother – in- law suite or for an older child.

9. 6 miles to High Falls county Park and a landing on Keowee Lake

10. Great room with vaulted ceiling and hardwood floors. Working fireplace, use gas or wood.

Perfect for the shooting enthusiast, this property has a valley and a great hill to shoot into. The property is just off Scenic Highway 11 and is less than 10 minutes to Keowee Lake and 20 minutes to Jocassee Lake. The property is unrestricted and ready for you to set up a base camp for all your outdoor adventures.

Mountain Rest, SC Active Listing for 9-13-2011

There are currently 37 active listings in Mountain Rest, South Carolina. Currently, the listings range in price from $13,750 to $595,000 and the homes range from approximately 500 square feet to 3500 square feet. Mountain Rest also includes many properties, which join Oconee State Park or Sumter National Forest.

These listings encompass all areas and styles within the Mountain Rest area. Mountain Rest features mobile homes, acreage tracts and single-family detached homes. These properties include everything from homes with smaller lots to large acreage tracts providing for a wide range of lifestyles.

We have 2 new listings this week in Mountain Rest: a 7-acre lot with 100 feet on Chattooga Lake and 2 boundaries with the National Forest for $125,000, and also a 2-bedroom 1-bath cottage on a point lot on Chattooga Lake for $220,000. We currently have 5 lakefront lots starting at $87,000 for 1/3 acre up to $225,000 for a 3.15-acre lot joining the national forest. If one of these or any other Mountain Rest home interests you, I'll be happy to assist you with your search. See the link below for all currently available homes in Mountain Rest, South Carolina.

You can see the currently active listings by following this link: Mountain Rest Homes and Properties for Sale.

As new listings become available in Mountain Rest, new posts will reflect the market activities. If you are considering a purchase of a mobile home, acreage tract or a single-family detached home in Mountain Rest, please contact me to find out about my service guarantee and current market conditions.